South Africa will face Canada in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating South Korea 1-0 in their final group-stage match.The Bafana Bafana secured qualification after finishing second in Group A behind Mexico, completing an impressive recovery after losing their opening game of the tournament.Hugo Broos side entered the decisive clash against South Korea needing victory to progress and produced a disciplined performance to seal all three points and book their place in the knockout stages.The victory sparked celebrations among South African supporters as the national team advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in years.South Africa will now take on Canada on June 28 at SoFi Stadium for a place in the Round of 16.Canada also impressed during the group phase, progressing from Group B after recording notable performances, including a commanding victory over Qatar.The Round of 32 encounter is expected to be one of the standout fixtures of the knockout stage, with both nations aiming to continue their impressive World Cup campaigns.
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